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Just wanted to say thanks regarding (well all your hard work) Bundy and Walker the past couple days. I honestly think Walker is going to end up being an ordinary everyday guy that makes a huge amount of sense from a monetary stand point. With Bundy, I don't know. I think the talent is there to be a mid-rotation starter. But he's got to stay healthy. Something he's had trouble doing. Time is running out on this.

Old Sneakers wrote:Just wanted to say thanks regarding (well all your hard work) Bundy and Walker the past couple days. I honestly think Walker is going to end up being an ordinary everyday guy that makes a huge amount of sense from a monetary stand point. With Bundy, I don't know. I think the talent is there to be a mid-rotation starter. But he's got to stay healthy. Something he's had trouble doing. Time is running out on this.

Thank you, it means a lot hearing that. I wish I could do even more, but this is the busy time of the year in the government world (well, every day should be busy time, but I will zip my mouth on that subject)

Agree on both Walker and Bundy. 2013 will basically tell us all we need to know about both futures with the O's (at least I am guessing)

Hey Tucker, I wanted to ask if you could write up a piece regarding Dominican players like this guy. What I mean is when, if ever do they get bumped up to short season US clubs or even a full season club like Delmarva?

Not putting this kid or any other down. But I have yet to see any of the Dominican kids graduate to higher levels within the Orioles system. Some of that is overall talent (if not mostly). Fans have it in their heads that a lack of presence in the Dominican has hindered our team. However, this is much less the case today. I have to wonder what fans and the organization is hoping to get.

Old Sneakers wrote:Hey Tucker, I wanted to ask if you could write up a piece regarding Dominican players like this guy. What I mean is when, if ever do they get bumped up to short season US clubs or even a full season club like Delmarva?

Not putting this kid or any other down. But I have yet to see any of the Dominican kids graduate to higher levels within the Orioles system. Some of that is overall talent (if not mostly). Fans have it in their heads that a lack of presence in the Dominican has hindered our team. However, this is much less the case today. I have to wonder what fans and the organization is hoping to get.

Sure, I can do that. I think this is a good idea. I have a few good contacts that have been able to watch DSL games in the past few years. I will reach out to them.